The plan, aimed at preventing migrants crossing to the UK by boat, was launched by authorities in the country's two most northern departments of Nord and Pas-de-Calais. It comes after the UK's Conservative government has grown increasingly alarmed by the rise in the number of migrants attempting the dangerous sea crossing in recent weeks. The increase, which French authorities had previously linked to Britain's impending withdrawal from the EU, was described as a "major incident" by the UK's Interior Minister Sajid Javid. He was roundly criticised by opponents who pointed out that the number of migrants successfully reaching the UK was in the low hundreds. France's plan to counter the sea crossings include boosting surveillance and security at the ports of Boulogne-sur-Mer and Calais, which include increasing the number of police patrols and improving security systems. There will also be increased surveillance and security at beaches and other coastal points along the north coast … [Read more...] about What France plans to do to prevent migrants crossing to Britain by boat
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Air France A380 Business Class Review 2019
It has been a long time since I flew with Air France. Direct flights from London to Johannesburg in business were super expensive! Air France has nice tight connections so going via Paris only added 2 hours each way – and it was 1/3 of the price! I was flying into Durban and then out of Port Elizabeth so I was already stopping once so why not twice – particularly when it gave me the opportunity to take a shower. And there was a chance to try out the Air France A380 Business Class! Check out prices on Air France Business Class on Skyscanner Air France A380 Business Class Review – The Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 – Sky Team I always feel quite disappointed when I have to use a non-airline branded lounge like a Sky Team. This lounge was pretty good but it was not a patch on the stunning Qatar lounge at Terminal 4. The age of the lounge is starting to show – it is feeling a bit tatty. And there was no champagne – only Prosecco – which seemed a bit … [Read more...] about Air France A380 Business Class Review 2019
The important changes for drivers in France in 2019
First of all the big thing that won't change in 2019 is the planned hike of taxes on petrol and diesel. French president Emanuel Macron binned those tax hikes in an rather unsuccessful bid to quell the "yellow vest" protests. And the French government isn't planning any major change to the speed limits as occurred in 2018. But certain things, some major, some minor will change in 2019 and they are likely to affect all those with cars. Cost of breaking down on a motorway to rise France has set base rates for the cost of having to call out breakdown services if your car grinds to halt on the autoroute and those costs will rise slightly in 2019. If you break down or have an accident on the motorway in France the price of calling out help and the towing of your car will be at least €126.93. The cost rises if the intervention lasts more than 30 minutes or if the car has to be towed to a garage over 5km away. The cost also … [Read more...] about The important changes for drivers in France in 2019
Tear gas greets 1st ‘yellow vest’ protest of 2019 in France
By Milos Krivokapic and Elaine Ganley Published 2:10 pm PST, Saturday, January 5, 2019 A demonstrator holds a placard displaying a picture a French President Emmanuel Macron during an anti-government rally organized by the “yellow vest” movement in Paris. A demonstrator holds a placard displaying a picture a French President Emmanuel Macron during an anti-government rally organized by the “yellow vest” movement in Paris. Photo: Abdul Abeissa / AFP / Getty Images Photo: Abdul Abeissa / AFP / Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 A demonstrator holds a placard displaying a picture a French President Emmanuel Macron during an anti-government rally organized by the “yellow vest” movement in Paris. A demonstrator holds a placard … [Read more...] about Tear gas greets 1st ‘yellow vest’ protest of 2019 in France
Act VIII: What to expect from the ‘yellow vest’ protests in France this Saturday
Several "yellow vest" social media groups are busy organising demonstrations across France for Act VIII this Saturday (January 5th) in the hope that, with the festive period out of the way, people will be ready to rejoin the ranks of the gilets jaunes. Drouet, who was released on Thursday has called on "yellow vests" to protest at the Place de la Bourse, home of the historical Paris stock exchange in the 2nd arrondissement of the French capital. Meanwhile another group is calling for a demonstration at the Trocadero in the 16th arrondissement and Place de la République, as well as in other locations that will be revealed at the last moment. READ ALSO: Eric Drouet, a leader of the "Yellow vests" movement, next to his lawyer Kheops Lara. Photo: AFP Police will no doubt be uncertain of how seriously to take these locations after the surprise protest at Montmartre on December 22nd during Act VI of the … [Read more...] about Act VIII: What to expect from the ‘yellow vest’ protests in France this Saturday